Xray T3 2011, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...semble the model correctly and to allow the model to reach its performance potential Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments Take care when building as some parts may have sharp edges Keep small parts out of reach of small children Children must not be allowed to put any parts in their mouth or pull vinyl bag over their head Read and follow instructions supplied with paints and or cem...

Page 3: ...mal use or cover or imply how long any model cars components or electronic components will last before requiring replacement Due to the high performance level of this model car you will need to periodically maintain and replace consumable components Any and all warranty coverage will not cover replacement of any part or component damaged by neglect abuse or improper or unreasonable use This includ...

Page 4: ...ter Steering Servo Receiver Diff Grease HUDY 106211 TL 05 Tighten screw gently Apply thread lock Lexan Paint Battery Charger Wheels Tires Inserts Apply grease Ensure smooth non binding movement 2 0 mm 3 0 mm 1 5 mm 7 0 mm 5 5 mm Graphite Grease HUDY 106210 Bearing Oil HUDY 106230 Follow Set Up Book FRONT REAR AxlES Scissors HUDY 188990 3 0 mm 4 0 mm CONTENTS Speed Controller LiPo Battery Pinion Ge...

Page 5: ...fy the source of a part Here are what the different colors mean Style A indicates parts that are included in the bag marked for the section STYLE B indicates parts that were set aside in Section 0 STYLE C indicates parts that are already assembled from previous steps 0 KIT FACTORY PRE ASSEMBLED COLOR INDICATIONS 903306 903306 302027 O 303052 O 303022 O 301131 302027 O 303014 O 303022 O 30 1131 T3 ...

Page 6: ...08 BALL BEARING MR85ZZ 5x8x2 5 2 94 1015 HIGH SPEED BALL BEARING 10x15x4 RUBBER SEALED 2 96 3030 CONE WASHER ST 3x8x0 5 10 96 6080 CH CLIP 8 10 1 ALU BALL DIFF FRONT SOLID AXLE BAG 966080 C 8 963030 ST 3x8 930138 BA 3x8 930508 BB 5x8 930120 B 2 4 SHORT DIFF SHAFT 930508 BB 5x8 cutaway view GR OIL DIFF GREASE HUDY 106211 BEARING OIL HUDY 106230 FACTORY PRE ASSEMBLED 8 0 mm 3 2 mm 7 8 mm 3 0 mm LONG...

Page 7: ... it very gently When you put the diff in the car and complete the assembly run the car for a few minutes tighten the diff a little bit and then recheck the diff Repeat this process several times until you have the diff tightened to the point you want it Final adjustments should ALWAYS be made with the diff in the car and on the track OIL BEARING OIL HUDY 106230 BEARING OIL HUDY 106230 BEARING OIL ...

Page 8: ... 78T 48 OPTION 30 5781 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 81T 48 OPTION 30 5784 SPUR GEAR 84T 48 30 5787 SPUR GEAR 87T 48 OPTION 30 5862 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 92T 64 OPTION 30 5866 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 96T 64 OPTION 30 5870 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 100T 64 OPTION 30 5874 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 104T 64 OPTION 30 5876 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 106T 64 OPTION 30 5878 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 108T 64 OPTION 30 5880 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 110T 64 OPTION 30 5882 OFF...

Page 9: ...PUR GEAR 110T 64P 305882 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 112T 64P 305884 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 114T 64P 305886 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 116T 64P 903306 SFH M3x6 OPTIONAL FINE ROLL CENTER ADJUSTMENT Optional shims may be used for raising roll center Use 3x7 shims with thicknesses between 0 1 0 5mm Note orientation Only when using xray OFFSET spur gears Note orientation short belt long belt BEARING OIL HUDY 106230 OIL OIL BEAR...

Page 10: ... position is recommended for large open asphalt tracks with long sweepers Front diff upper position is recommended for tight and technical carpet tracks The upper diff position improves handling in chicanes as it provides more traction increased steering and makes the car easier to drive Rear diff lower position is recommended for large open asphalt tracks with long sweepers Rear diff upper positi...

Page 11: ...LACK 30 3129 COMPOSITE SET OF WHEELBASE SHIMS 3x1MM 1x2MM 2 30 3134 K ALU SHIM FOR LOWER SUSP HOLDER 3x7 5x1 5 BLACK 10 30 3163 REAR SUSPENSION ARM HARD 1 HOLE V2 30 3164 REAR SUSPENSION ARM EXTRA HARD 1 HOLE V2 OPTION 30 7215 T2 FRONT SUSPENSION PIVOT PIN 2 30 7314 T2 008 REAR SUSPENSION PIVOT PIN 2 90 1308 HEX SCREW SB M3x8 10 90 1408 HEX SCREW SB M4x8 10 90 2314 HEX SCREW SH M3x14 10 90 2316 HE...

Page 12: ...sembly front ARMS L R 2 2mm L R Inner position more rear traction Outer position more stable Use the inner position for initial setting Optional 2 hole rear arms hard arm more rear traction recommended for low medium traction extra hard arm more steering recommended for high traction hard arm more steering recommended for low medium traction extra hard arm more stable easier to drive recommended f...

Page 13: ...ivot pins If they do not use the 107633 HUDY Arm Reamer to slightly resize the holes in the arms Use these suspension holders for initial assembly 50 5 mm THIN COMPOSITE SHIM 3x6x1mm 3x14mm 3x16mm 2x 1 1 L R REAR LEFT ARM Roll Center Position 0 75mm more traction more on power push more incorner steering can cause tire overheating less in corner steering easier to drive better cornering speed less...

Page 14: ... 302663 302612 302663 302663 302612 302663 372502 302652 372502 30 1192 T3 11 UPPER DECK 2 0MM GRAPHITE 30 2506 XRAY DUAL SERVO SAVER SET 30 2516 COMPOSITE DUAL SERVO SAVER ARM L R 30 2535 ALU STEERING POST FOR DUAL SERVO SAVER 2 30 2545 O ALU STEERING PLATE FOR DUAL SERVO SAVER ORANGE 30 2610 ADJ TURNBUCKLE M3 L R 40 MM HUDY SPRING STEEL 2 OPTION 30 2612 ALU ADJ TURNBUCKLE M3 L R 39 MM SWISS 7075...

Page 15: ... the shim so the servo saver does not touch the top deck Shim thickness depends on servo type H Hitec F Futaba Robe K KO JR Airtronics Sanwa Shim Shim NOTE Servo position is also affected by these shims between servo and stands play ASSEMBLY VIEW USE ONLY THIS POSITION Tech Tip for high traction conditions Page 30 play 3x6x1 3x6x1 4 STEERING ...

Page 16: ...30 3032 O ALU QUICK ROLL CENTER HOLDER 4 9MM O OPTION 30 3033 ALU QUICK ROLL CENTER HOLDER 4 9MM L1 L2 30 3122 K ALU SHIM 3x6x1 0MM BLACK 10 30 3123 K ALU SHIM 3x6x2 0MM BLACK 10 30 3129 COMPOSITE SET OF SHIMS 3x1MM 1x2MM 2 30 3212 ALU ADJ TURNBUCKLE M3 L R 26 MM SWISS 7075 T6 2 30 3352 UPRIGHT 0 OUTBOARD TOE IN MEDIUM 30 3353 UPRIGHT 1 OUTBOARD TOE IN RIGHT HARD OPTION 30 3363 UPRIGHT 1 OUTBOARD ...

Page 17: ...Bs 302334 ALU 0 R L 302335 ALU 2 RIGHT 302336 ALU 2 LEFT 302337 ALU 4 RIGHT 302338 ALU 4 LEFT 302339 ALU 6 RIGHT 302340 ALU 6 LEFT 302361 2 RIGHT MEDIUM 302362 2 LEFT MEDIUM 302363 4 RIGHT MEDIUM 302364 4 LEFT MEDIUM 302365 6 RIGHT MEDIUM 302366 6 LEFT MEDIUM 302371 2 RIGHT HARD 302372 2 LEFT HARD 302373 4 RIGHT HARD 302374 4 LEFT HARD 302375 6 RIGHT HARD 302376 6 LEFT HARD OIL BEARING OIL HUDY 10...

Page 18: ...ional upright may be used on high traction tracks or tracks with long sweepers since the position of the center hole will allow faster driving through those corners because of better cornering speed 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 Quick Roll Center positions guideline for use in the T3 SET UP BOOK Quick Roll Center positions guideline for use in the T3 SET UP BOOK Q...

Page 19: ...rrectly If not make sure that both downstops are the same and that the bar wire is flat L R 3x4mm ASSEMBLY VIEW Only tighten enough to remove excessive free play anti roll bar must move freely Wire should be flush with end of pivot ball 0mm 3x10mm 3x10mm FREE MOVEMENT FREE MOVEMENT INITIAL POSITION L R The number of shims changes the angle of the steering linkage When is no shim used car is easy t...

Page 20: ...tion MIDDLE ball Use the INNER ball on low traction tracks mainly low traction carpet tracks The car will have more traction more steering but will be more difficult to drive because the car will roll more Recommended on chicane tracks Use the MIDDLE ball on low to medium traction tracks asphalt carpet The car will have a little less rear traction and the car will roll little less which will make ...

Page 21: ...5 XRAY SPRING SET C 2 6 30 8377 XRAY SPRING SET C 3 0 96 1032 WASHER S 3 2 10 96 5019 E CLIP 1 9 10 96 5023 E CLIP 2 3 10 97 0050 O RING 5x1 10 97 0121 O RING 12 1x1 6 10 97 1031 SILICONE O RING 3 1x1 6 10 XRAY SPRINGS 308373 C 2 2 2 308374 C 2 4 2 308375 C 2 6 2 308376 C 2 8 2 308377 C 3 0 2 308378 C 3 2 2 308379 C 3 4 2 XRAY SPRINGS 308390 SPRING SET 24 308393 14 LB YELLOW SUPER SOFT 4 308394 17...

Page 22: ...llow air bubbles to rise to the top Slowly move the piston up and down until no more air bubbles appear Add shock oil as necessary Pull the piston rod most of the way out of the shock body Let the shock rest for 5 minutes to allow the air bubbles to escape SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL After you insert the membrane ensure that it sits properly all around the alu cup CUTAWAY VIE...

Page 23: ... 0 springs check next tech tip REAR SHOCKS c 2 6 springs Shock length adjustment It is VERY important that all shocks are equal length Fully extend the shock absorber and measure the end to end length we recommend using digital calipers to give an accurate measurement If a shock absorber is shorter or longer than others adjust the shock length by tightening or loosening the ball joint on the shock...

Page 24: ... 3310 HEX SCREW SFH M3x10 10 96 0030 NUT M3 10 98 1212 PIN 2x12 10 30 1222 FOAM BUMPER 30 8302 XRAY SHOCK ABSORBER SET 4 STEP SHORT 2 30 8306 XRAY ALU SHOCK ABSORBER SET 2 OPTION 07 903308 SFH M3x8 903310 SFH M3x10 960030 N M3x10 903310 902306 903310 301202 301324 981212 301324 301222 903308 301218 308302 960030 903308 3x10mm 3x10mm 3x8mm 3x10mm 3x10mm 7 FRONT REAR ASSEMBLY ...

Page 25: ...y increases mainly in chicanes Note that the car will have less steering into corners Upper mount shock tower Add a plastic nut and use a longer screw 3x8mm NOT INCLUDED to space the upper end of the shock away from the shock tower Lower mount lower arm Add shims and use a longer setscrew 3x10mm NOT INCLUDED on the lower arms to space the lower end of the shock away from the arm 7 FRONT REAR ASSEM...

Page 26: ...o space the upper end of the shock away from the shock tower Lower mount lower arm Add shims and use a longer setscrew 3x10mm NOT INCLUDED on the lower arms to space the lower end of the shock away from the arm When using optional 2 hole arms and optional 1 hole rear upright use the second hole from the bottom on the shock tower 30 1334 REAR BODY MOUNT SET 2MM HEIGHT 90 2306 HEX SCREW SH M3x6 10 9...

Page 27: ...HIN 30 9402 BODY CLIP FOR 6MM BODY POST 4 90 2306 HEX SCREW SH M3x6 10 90 2308 HEX SCREW SH M3x8 10 90 3306 HEX SCREW SFH M3x6 10 90 3308 HEX SCREW SFH M3x8 10 96 0140 NUT M4 WITH FLANGE 10 30 6310 ANTENNA 2 7 FINAL ASSEMBLY FROM SERVO SERVO NOT INCLUDED DETAIL 90 Attach servo arm to servo output shaft using screw from servo Servo saver must be perpendicular to chassis when servo is in neutral Ins...

Page 28: ...e should be a small amount of play between the teeth of the pinion gear and the spur gear Recommended 3x2 5mm set screw 901302 DETAIL 7 FINAL ASSEMBLY For tightening and loosening the pinion set screw use the indicated chassis hole Some motors do not have a chamfer on the motor housing If your motor does not have a chamfer on the housing and you want to use a small pinion the motor may touch the t...

Page 29: ...the wheels do not loosen during racing FIBRE TAPE HUDY 107870 NOT INCLUDED LIPO BATTERY PACK NOT INCLUDED WHEELS TIRES INSERTS NOT INCLUDED 4x or the optional battery holders 306163 K XRAY Graphite Battery Holder Black The XRAY Graphite Battery Holder can be used for LiPo as well However depending on the height of the LiPo batteries additional shims may have to be mounted below the stands We recom...

Page 30: ...ough steering to make car fast into and out of corners The stiff setting is not recommended for low traction conditions because the car will have not enough steering or traction For super high traction when even the stiff flex setting is not enough and car is difficult to drive we recommend checking the Set up Book for set up changes For higher traction conditions thicker shock oil and harder spri...

Page 31: ...31 SOFT MEDIUM SETTING SOFT SETTING screw not used screw not used screw not used screw not used screw used screw used screw used screw used MEDIUM STIFF SETTING STIFF SETTING Multi Flex Technology ...

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